TRAVEL SPECIAL..Things you can’t carry in cabin baggage

Things you can’t carry in cabin baggage

Liquids, gels, sharp objects, knives, food and liquor items are obvious items that are not allowed as part of your cabin baggage. But the list doesn’t end here...

    Liquids are permitted only upto 3 ounces (about 100 ml) in cabin baggage. But those who need to carry larger quantities of medication are permitted to do so. However, the medication will at times be authenticated. Also, it should always be accompanied with a prescription on the name of the person who is carrying them.
    Baby food and milk can also be carried in larger quantities. The only hiccup is that authorities sometimes (and often in the UK) ask the carrier to taste the milk during security checks. One gulp, a few seconds of waiting and you're generally ready to collect your boarding pass.
    Avoid gift wrapping presents you're taking for your loved ones overseas. Authorities are usually suspicious about gift wrapped items and ask for a peek inside. It’s better that you wait till you reach your destination to wrap those dear presents.
    Snowglobes are nice to carry but avoid picking too many of them as knick-knacks to take back home. They contain an undetermined amount of liquid in it and the authorities don’t allow it in cabin baggage. They are allowed in checked in baggage, if packed properly though.
    Certain countries can get finicky about certain food items entering their space. For instance, the United States has banned Haggis, a traditional delicacy in Scotland, because of a law against sheep lungs in food products. As innocent as jelly sweets sound, you cannot carry them
into the United Kingdom because they're made from a thickening agent called konjac. They apparently pose a choking hazard so the government thought it best to ban it altogether.
    Traditional absinthe (alcoholic beverage) is banned in the US and Europe because it contains large amounts of the plant wormwood in it. This ban is not new and though it has been lifted from certain parts of Europe, it is still not welcome in the US when in its rawest form. ETT120614